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    Walmart Super Tech 20K Dexos 1 odor

    As I posted a while back (brought up here again), I know exactly what you are talking about. I don’t think everyone here knows what you’re talking about when you say bad smell. The word I would use is “acrid.” It just reeks (literally) of low quality. The next time you go to walmart, pick up...
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    The Current New Truck Market Is In Trouble

    Did it turn to rust like my 84 Nissan pickup? Like mine, was it also still running great as it turned to rust?
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    The Current New Truck Market Is In Trouble

    Almost a perfect match for the amount that was on the sticker of my truck.
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    The Current New Truck Market Is In Trouble

    I was able to get a new 26 Silverado 1500 Custom for 42k out the door. I think the sticker was some ridiculous 50k. The Custom package is basically the very cheapest 4x4 crew you can get (2.7 turbo). I can’t remember the payload for certain, but I believe it was 1900 lbs. It tows my 6500...
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    10 Best Rock-Pop Guitarists Of The 1960s and 1970s?

    Ok, talk about sheer class. What a great response.
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    10 Best Rock-Pop Guitarists Of The 1960s and 1970s?

    Clapton really was in a class all his own. Was it Yardbirds, Derek and Dominos, then solo?
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    Great video on engine assembly of a V8 LS3 - LegitStreetCars

    Very informative indeed. I found the bringing to light of the OEM wide tolerances to be quite eye opening.
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    My Honda Dealer Doesn't Have Any Crush Washers For My 2025 Pilot

    Also one of the few who are even bothering with transmission service. Most seem to just drive auto transmissions until they stop.
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    My Honda Dealer Doesn't Have Any Crush Washers For My 2025 Pilot

    I’m sure you’re right. I didn’t realize it was integrated into the bolt on the Honda.
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    My Honda Dealer Doesn't Have Any Crush Washers For My 2025 Pilot

    I actually had good results with Dorman crush washers with my moms Subaru.
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    Good Industry Podcast With BMW Tech

    I found this to be a good listen, BMW master tech gives some insights into the industry:
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    Nu Finish - The Original Variety

    That thing still looks great. Normally in garage? Good idea re: magic eraser.
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    Nu Finish - The Original Variety

    I just do it every six months or so (usually at least once in November, to get me through the no-wash months). In between I'll occasionally use Turtlewax Ice Spray Wax.
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